Author: Maribel Ramirez

Feel fuller while eating less. While many enjoy eating as much as they can people have now started to realize that it is better to cut down on large quantities of food by eating less every meal. There are a couple of secrets in order to help students feel fuller while still eating less food. […]

Coconut oil is a heart-healthy food that helps the body run more smoothly in many different ways. It can be used in everyday cooking or as a raw ingredient in smoothies and coffee, among other uses. Students at California Baptist University have been using coconut oil as a skin moisturizer, hair conditioner, makeup remover, or […]

By Maribel Ramirez SPREAD EDITOR As it cools down and the leaves change color, say goodbye to summer and hello to fall fun. Students are giving ideas on fun fall activities that are enjoyable for all ages. “This year my family and I are planning on going apple picking at Riley’s Farms,” said Victoria Offerman, […]

By Maribel Ramirez Spread Editor Finding a place to study around campus can be challenging, but there are plenty of good study nooks off-campus. So try a change of scenery from time to time and explore. One of the most obvious places to study in college is at the library. Finding the most isolated […]

By Maribel Ramirez Spread Editor Two new hangout spots to go grab a bite or to just enjoy a cup of coffee has opened in Riverside: Lift Coffee Roasters and D-Dogs Sports Restaurant. Lift Coffee Roaster is located across from the Riverside Plaza at 3590 Central Ave., Suite 101. Whether it is finals we-ek, an […]

The life of a college student can be characterized by 20-page papers, all-nighters, high-energy campus events, microwavable dinners and, of course, coffee. This coffee stuff is really nice, right? It keeps you warm on a cold day, makes the hours at work seem like minutes and helps the average college student pull an all-nighter to […]

Increasing black tea consumption can help to decrease cardiovascular disease. Boston University found in a 2001 study that drinking black tea reverses endothelial vasomotor dysfunction in patients with coronary artery disease. The proven health benefits of black tea have been increasing over the years. Black teas have been around for more than 5,000 years and […]

Christmas is coming up; this means it is time to bake at my house. Choco-flan is a common dessert that I make during the holidays. This cake is also known as “Pastel Imposible” (Impossible Cake) because the flan seemingly magically seeps into the cake batter and down to the bottom of the pan. The name […]

A piñata is a hand-made container filled with candies and toys. It is usually decorated to be colorful, and it can come in many shapes and sizes. Piñatas can also be made at home, which gives the options of creating different sizes and shapes. Piñatas are used as a game at special events, especially birthday […]

As the seasons change, so do the fun activities keeping students entertained, but there is something great about every season. Students can find many fun things to do indoors and outdoors during the fall season. Many people dislike fall since it is an end to the summer season. This means it is time to put […]

For the third time, Jarrod Olson is named conference Coach of the Year, with this one coming in @WACsports. CBU went 18-11, 11-5 in the WAC to take second place in the league after being projected to take seventh or eighth in the conference preseason polls.